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The Coliform Index and Waterborne Disease: Problems of microbial drinking water assessment by Cara Gleeson 9780367866303
RRP: $115.03$99.61In the past decade there has been a rapid increase in waterborne outbreaks of disease associated with viral and protozoan agents, normally in drinking waters that were found to be microbially safe using the Coliform Index. For nearly a quarter of a... -
Fracture Mechanics of Cementitious Materials by B. Cotterell 9780367866075
RRP: $126.73$109.47The application of fracture mechanics to cementitious materials allows the investigation of many important factors relating to the durability of these materials. This new book provides a comprehensive and readable exposition of this subject and is... -
Prevention of Reflective Cracking in Pavements by A. Vanelstraete 9780367865917
RRP: $120.88$104.54Crack reflection through a road structure is one of the main causes of premature pavement deterioration. This is a widespread problem in many countries and highway maintenance authorities are having to find economic means of repairing and upgrading their... -
Fracture Mechanics Test Methods For Concrete by Surendra P. Shah 9780367865894
RRP: $122.83$106.20Compares currently used methods in determining concrete toughness and presents recommended test procedures with theories and models for describing cracking and fracturing phenomena. Effects of loading rate, temperature and humidity are also examined... -
Interfaces in Cementitious Composites by J. C. Maso 9780367863432
RRP: $122.83$106.20This book presents a series of high level contributions from leading research groups around the world in the field of cement and concrete science. It deals with the rapidly advancing subject of the interfaces between the components of cementitious... -
Microbiology in Civil Engineering: Proceedings of the Federation of European Microbiological Societies Symposium held at Cranfield Institute of Technology, UK by P. Howsam 9780367863418
RRP: $116.98$101.26Although most public health and environmental engineers are aware of the importance of microbial activity, many civil engineers do not appreciate the part microbiological process play in, for example, biodeterioration of concrete and other construction... -
High Performance Concrete by Pierre-Claude Aitcin 9780367865986
RRP: $120.88$104.54A complete review of the fast-developing topic of high performance concrete (HPC) by one of the leading researchers in the field. It covers all aspects of HPC from materials, properties and technology, to construction and testing. The book will be... -
Highway Meteorology by A. H. Perry 9780367866372
RRP: $120.88$104.54Roads that are safe in all weathers are a prerequisite of modern society, and large amounts of money are spent, especially in winter, to make travel safe. This book brings together international expertise on planning 'weather proof' roads, operating safe... -
Autogenous Shrinkage of Concrete by Ei-ichi Tazawa 9780367863906
RRP: $126.73$109.47This book forms the proceedings of a workshop held in Hiroshima in June 1998 and derive from the work of a Technical Committee of the Japan Concrete Institute. Topics include test and prediction methods, the science of autogenous shrinkage, strain and... -
Steel-Concrete Composite Structures by R. Narayanan 9780367863920
RRP: $122.83$106.20This is a collection of ten extensive review chapters by different authors.Book InformationISBN 9780367863920Author R. NarayananFormat PaperbackPage Count 356Imprint CRC PressPublisher Taylor & Francis LtdWeight(grams) 480g -
Interfacial Transition Zone in Concrete by J. C. Maso 9780367863890
RRP: $116.98$101.26An important new state-of-the-art report prepared by RILEM Technical Committee 108 ICC. It has been written by a team of leading international experts from the UK, USA, Canada, Israel, Germany, Denmark, South Africa, Italy and France. Research studies... -
Workability and Quality Control of Concrete by G. H. Tattersall 9780367863883
RRP: $116.98$101.26Fresh concrete must be produced with the properties required for its intended applications, for example, it must be workable enough to flow into formwork, and to be compacted. This book deals with the measurement of the flow properties of fresh concrete... -
Water Wells - Monitoring, Maintenance, Rehabilitation: Proceedings of the International Groundwater Engineering Conference, Cranfield Institute of Technology, UK by P. Howsam 9780367863500
RRP: $116.98$101.26Throughout the world, boreholes and tubewells operate inefficiently or have been abandoned. Diagnosis of the problems requires hydrogeological and operational information, which is often not available because appropriate monitoring has not taken place... -
Concrete Mixture Proportioning: A Scientific Approach by Francois De Larrard 9780367863562
RRP: $120.88$104.54The design of concrete mixes is becoming increasingly complex, with the addition of new materials in the compounds, such as organic admixtures, fibres and supplementary cementitious materials. Moreover, the list of properties which concretes are required... -
Programming the Dynamic Analysis of Structures by Prab Bhatt 9780367863494
RRP: $126.73$109.47This book presents a series of integrated computer programs in Fortran-90 for the dynamic analysis of structures, using the finite element method. Two dimensional continuum structures such as walls are covered along with skeletal structures such as rigid... -
Admixtures for Concrete - Improvement of Properties: Proceedings of the International RILEM Symposium by E. Vazques 9780367863456
RRP: $122.83$106.20Chemical admixtures are used to modify the properties and behaviour of fresh and hardened concrete. They enable more economic construction and the achievement of special properties such as high strength or durability. This book presents new research... -
Thermal Cracking in Concrete at Early Ages: Proceedings of the International RILEM Symposium by R. Springenschmid 9780367449308
RRP: $120.88$104.54Restraint and intrinsic stresses in concrete at early ages are vitally important for concrete structures which must remain free of water-permeable cracks, such as water-retaining structures, tunnel linings, locks and dams. The development of hydration... -
Water Policy: Allocation and management in practice by P. Howsam 9780367448462
RRP: $115.03$99.61This book examines some of the successes and failures of actual implementation of modern water policy options in the light of the principles and concepts which have emerged from the Rio Earth Summit, the Dublin Statement and other international consensus... -
Creep in Timber Structures by P. Morlier 9780367449278
RRP: $120.88$104.54This book brings together up to date information from research and practice about the interaction between moisture changes and mechanical loading, which may lead to excessive deflections or joint movements in timber structures. It has important... -
Engineering and Health in Compressed Air Work: Proceedings of the International Conference, Oxford, September 1992 by F. M. Jardine 9780367401955
RRP: $120.88$104.54This book is the record of the conference held in Oxford in 1992 organised by CIRIA, and co-sponsored by the Health and Safety Executive, The British Tunnelling Society and the Medical Research Council's Hyperbaric Sciences Panel. The book consolidates... -
Industrialized and Automated Building Systems: A Managerial Approach by Abraham Warszawski 9780367399511
RRP: $120.88$104.54Industrialized and Automated Building Systems presents a detailed and balanced evaluation of the benefits and drawbacks of industrialized building systems, and considers technological, managerial and economical aspects of industrialization, automation in... -
Modeling and Simulation Based Life-Cycle Engineering by Ken Chong 9780367396367
RRP: $120.88$104.54Advances in computational power have facilitated the development of simulations unprecedented in their computational size, scope of technical issues, spatial and temporal resolution, complexity and comprehensiveness. As a result, complex structures from... -
Diffusion of Chloride in Concrete: Theory and Application by E. Poulsen 9780367391522
RRP: $120.88$104.54This book is the most comprehensive and flexible theory of chloride ingress in concrete to date. Based on test results and field observations, the book demonstrates the easy application of this theory to practice. The information is presented in a clear... -
Mining and its Impact on the Environment by Fred G. Bell 9780367390792
RRP: $120.88$105.32Winner of the 2007 E.B. Burwell, Jr. Award of the Geological Society of AmericaMining activity has left a legacy of hazards to the environment, such as waste, unstable ground and contamination, which can be problematic when redeveloping land.This book... -
Freeze-Thaw Durability of Concrete by J. Marchand 9780367863999
RRP: $126.73$109.47Concrete durability in climates where freezing and thawing occurs is a continuing problem. It is particularly acute for highway and bridge structures, where de-icing salts are used to combat the effects of frost, snow and ice. These salts can cause... -
Managing Work-Life Balance in Construction by Helen Lingard 9780367385583
RRP: $120.88$104.54Work in the construction industry is particularly tough. It demands excessively long hours and frequent weekend work. Other characteristics are particularly marked, such as re-location, job insecurity and distinctive behavioural patterns, which... -
Continuous and Integral Bridges by B. Pritchard 9780367864064
RRP: $116.98$101.26This book contains the invited contributions to the 1993 Henderson Colloquium organised by the British Group of IABSE (International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering). It provides an international review of new techniques of designing... -
Calcium Aluminate Cements: Proceedings of a Symposium dedicated to H G Midgley, London, July 1990 by R. J. Mangabhai 9780367864040
RRP: $116.98$101.26The special properties of calcium aluminate cements make them of value in the construction, mining and refractory industries. This book brings together new international research information on their performance. As well as a state-of-the-art review, it... -
Application of Admixtures in Concrete by A. M. Paillere 9780367863982
RRP: $122.83$106.20This book provides a thorough review of the properties and use of the principal chemical admixtures for use in concrete. Concise and clearly presented, the book includes extensive references to key sources of information. The presentation of each... -
Modelling of Concrete Performance: Hydration, Microstructure and Mass Transport by Rajesh Chaube 9780367863845
RRP: $116.98$101.26The intial defects induced at early age of concrete hardening: thermal strains, shrinkage, creep and the associated risks of cracking are one of the governing factors for long-term performance of concrete. Proposing a simplified but intergrated scenario... -
Concrete Technology for a Sustainable Development in the 21st Century by Odd E. Gjorv 9780367864088
RRP: $126.73$109.47Concrete technology for a sustainable development in the 21st century focuses on the problems and challenges for the concrete industry today and in the future with particular emphasis on environmental consiousness. Primary topics include: the improvement... -
High-Strength Concrete: A Practical Guide by Michael A. Caldarone 9780367386917
RRP: $120.88$104.54This practical book from a highly experienced author presents clearly the means and methods for designing, producing and using high-strength concrete. High-strength concrete offers many benefits. Higher compressive strengths allow for a reduction in... -
Construction Scheduling, Cost Optimization and Management by Hojjat Adeli 9780367863807
RRP: $126.73$109.47Construction Scheduling, Cost Optimization and Management presents a general mathematical formula for the scheduling of construction projects. Using this formula, repetitive and non-repetitive tasks, work continuity considerations, multiple-crew... -
Engineering Analysis using PAFEC Finite Element Software by C H Woodford 9780367863784
RRP: $120.88$104.54The aim of this book is to provide professional engineers and students of engineering with a sound working knowledge of the finite element method for engineering analysis and engineering design. This readable text will serve as a guide both to the... -
Bituminous Binders and Mixes by L. Francken 9780367863739
RRP: $120.88$104.54The aim of the studies presented in this report is the implementation of rational concepts and testing procedures for the design and manufacture of bituminous materials for applications in pavement construction. Practical test procedures are recommended... -
Concrete in the Marine Environment by P. K. Mehta 9780367866327
RRP: $120.88$104.54Concrete has clearly emerged as the most economical and durable material for the building of the vast majority of marine structures. Reinforced concrete too has overcome the technological problems making it a suitable material for the construction of... -
Rheology of Fresh Cement and Concrete: Proceedings of an International Conference, Liverpool, 1990 by P. F. G. Banfill 9780367863647
RRP: $116.98$101.26This book brings together new research information on the flow behaviour of cementitious materials from the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Poland, Finland, USSR, USA and Japan, presented at the International Conference organised by the British Society of... -
Numerical Analysis and Modelling in Geomechanics by John W. Bull 9780367863616
RRP: $120.88$104.54In geomechanics, existing design methods are very much dependent upon sophisticated on-site techniques to assess ground conditions. This book describes numerical analysis, computer simulation and modelling that can be used to answer some highly complex... -
Buried Structures: Static and Dynamic Strength by P S Bulson 9780367863593
RRP: $116.98$101.26Much of the infrastructure of modern society is buried below ground. Pipeline, conduits and culverts carry the services on which our economies depend and the strength and resilience of such structures is of vital importance. Larger underground... -
Structural Lightweight Aggregate Concrete by J. L. Clarke 9780367863449
RRP: $116.98$101.26Lightweight aggregate concrete is undergoing something of a renaissance. Although this material has been available for many years, only now is it being used more widely. This book provides a comprehensive review of this growing field from an...